SCIENCE OF VIOLENCE®:

The Science of Violence® is a series of courses developed by renowned biomechanical engineer and kinesiologist Dr. Geoffrey Thor Desmoulin and the team at GTD Scientific. Using real-world case studies, it provides unique insight into how science can prove what really happened when the truth is hard to find.  

Sign up below and complete the courses at your convenience to gain a foundation that will help you to better manage crime scenes, investigations, injury analysis, and expert witnesses.   

FORENSICS FUNDAMENTALS SERIES

Start here to build a clear, practical foundation in biomechanics and injury causation that carries through every case and report.

START LEARNING

DEEP DIVE
SERIES

Focused, science-forward sessions that go deeper into specific forensic problems, ideal when you need sharper analysis on a particular topic.

DIG DEEPER

SPECIAL GUEST
SERIES

Occasional feature courses with experienced leaders and practitioners, connecting the science to real-world policy, operations, and decision-making.

FIND INSIGHT

Why should you take the Science of Violence®?

  1. Obtain a new skill set that you can use today to improve the scientific foundation of your investigations, litigation and work with expert witnesses.
  2. Real-world case studies demonstrate how you can apply your new understanding of biomechanics and injury causation.
  3. Mock investigations can help you practice your newly acquired knowledge.
  4. Receive professional credit and a certificate of training attendance. Professional credit is currently approved in British Columbia, Washington and California.
  5. Certified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board Program AZPOST with 4 hours of continued education.
     

This training will provide you with invaluable information to take your force investigation to the next level – it’s a must for investigators, prosecutors, and police defense attorneys, especially in today’s environment.

- Anthony Polse

Maricopa County Attorney